Assistant Nurse Manager – Ambulatory Care

About the opportunity

The Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports the Primary Care/Patient Aligned Care Team Nurse Manager in overseeing operations of a nursing unit in Cape Coral, Florida. This position combines direct patient care with supervisory responsibilities, including staff orientation, training, performance evaluation, and leadership support. Serving as a first-line supervisor, the ANM collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to remove barriers and implement evidence-based programs while serving as part of the succession plan for future Nurse Manager roles.

Salary and benefits

• Annual salary ranging from $91,281 to $158,409 based on experience, education, and nursing dimensions
• 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays)
• Traditional federal pension with 5-year vesting and Thrift Savings Plan (401K) with up to 5% agency matching
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs that can be carried into retirement
• Potential for regular salary increases and performance awards

Who can apply?

• U.S. citizenship (non-citizens may only be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited)
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English
• Graduate of a professional nursing school accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or completion of a recognized master's bridge program, or formal degree equivalency validation (e.g., ICD) for foreign education
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
• Passing of pre-employment physical examination and background/security investigation
• Pre-employment drug screening (urinalysis)
• Selective Service registration for males born after December 31, 1959
• Annual participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program

Required documents

• Standard Clinical Resume Document downloaded from VA Careers uploaded into the restricted Resume field
• Full resume/CV without page limit uploaded into the Other document field
• Academic transcripts (if basing qualifications on education or foreign degree equivalency)
• Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (if using foreign education)
• Copy of active RN License
• DD-214 / Statement of Service, SF-15, and Disability Letter (if claiming Veterans' Preference)
• Cover Letter, Performance Appraisal, Professional Certification, Proof of Marriage Status, RIF Separation Notice, or SF-50 (if applicable)

When to apply

• Position posted on August 27, 2026
• Application deadline is August 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

How to apply

• Log into USAJOBS or create an account and access the job announcement
• Download the standard one-page Clinical Resume Document from VA Careers
• Complete the full online occupational questionnaire
• Upload the Clinical Resume, full CV/resume, transcripts, license, and any supporting documentation
• Submit the completed application package prior to the deadline

Additional information

• Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with Saturday rotations; ad-hoc telework may be permitted, but the position is non-virtual
• Position is in the Excepted Service under Title 38 and does not confer competitive status
• Requires physical stamina for walking, standing, sitting, driving/riding in GSA vehicles, and potential exposure to infectious materials or combative patients
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state IDs used for employment verification must be REAL ID compliant